James Franklin Hood was an American professional football halfback who played one season in the National Football League with the Pittsburgh Pirates.
11 Facts About Frank Hood
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Frank Hood played college football at the University of Pittsburgh.
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James Franklin Hood was born on July 18,1903, in Monaca, Pennsylvania.
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Frank Hood first played high school football at Monaca High School in Monaca from 1922 to 1923.
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Frank Hood then played three years at Bellefonte Academy in Bellefonte, Pennsylvania.
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Frank Hood led Bellefonte to the national prep title in 1925.
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Frank Hood was inducted into the Beaver County Sports Hall of Fame in 1980.
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Frank Hood was a member of the Pittsburgh Panthers of the University of Pittsburgh from 1927 to 1930.
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Frank Hood later signed with the Pittsburgh Pirates of the National Football League on October 19,1933.
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Frank Hood played in three games, starting one, for the Pirates during the team's inaugural 1933 season, completing six of 18 passes for 45 yards and four interceptions while rushing once for one yard.
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Frank Hood wore jersey number 45 while with the Pirates.